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PTH215 — Biopesticides And Biofertilizers In Plant Disease Management

Course Overview

PTH215 2 Credits L:0 T:0 P:4 Skill Enhancement
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This practical course covers the characteristics, production, formulation, quality assessment, application, and evaluation of biopesticides and biofertilizers. It develops skills in using microbial and botanical agents for sustainable and integrated plant disease management.

Unit 1

Laboratory Practices and Microbial Techniques

Unit 2

Isolation and Characterization of Biopesticides

Unit 3

Botanical Pesticides and Bioassays

Unit 4

Production and Formulation of Biopesticides

Unit 5

Quality Assurance of Biopesticides

Unit 6

Isolation and Characterization of Biofertilizers

Unit 7

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF)

Unit 8

Production Technology and Quality Control of Biofertilizers

Unit 9

Application Technologies for Plant Disease Management

Unit 10

Evaluation of Biological Disease Management

Unit 11

Diagnosis of Field Diseases and Pathogens

Unit 12

Integrated Biological Plant Disease Management

Continuous Assessment

4 components

All 4 CAs count towards your CA score.
Project 1 25%

Students shall submit microbial cultures.

Week 4 / 5

Rubric
To isolate, characterize, formulate, and evaluate an effective microbial biopesticide for sustainable management of economically important plant diseases.

Project 2 25%

Students shall submit botanical formulations.

Week 8 / 9

Rubric
To prepare, standardize, and evaluate botanical pesticide formulations against selected plant pathogens using laboratory bioassay techniques.

Project 3 25%

Students shall submit biofertilizer formulations and quality assessment records.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
To produce, formulate, and evaluate carrier-based biofertilizers through microbial isolation, quality assessment, and application studies.

Project 4 25%

Students shall submit a management package, experimental observations and project report.

Week 15 / 16

Rubric
To develop and evaluate integrated biological disease management strategies using biofertilizers, biopesticides, and botanical pesticides effectively.

Exams & Practice

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Practical

PTH215 - FAQs

How many units are in PTH215?

PTH215 has 12 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for PTH215?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for PTH215 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.